Camu Camu
Myrciaria dubia
An Amazonian berry among the richest natural vitamin-C sources, used for immunity.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): An Amazonian berry among the richest natural vitamin-C sources, used for immunity.
An Amazonian berry among the richest natural vitamin-C sources, used for immunity.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An Amazonian berry among the richest natural vitamin-C sources, used for immunity.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Very tart; generally safe as a food.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Very tart; generally safe as a food.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.